Competition Encourages Youth to Lead in Advocating Non-Violence
Arizona youths (ages 6 – 18) are combining their passion and ingenuity to create posters and poetry that express their beliefs about the importance of a violence-free community.
(PRWEB) August 16, 2005 -- For the eighth consecutive year the Childrens Benefit Foundation Inc., an Arizona 501 © (3) organization, is sponsoring a competition to encourage youth to become thought leaders and advocates for non-violence in their community.
Entries are being accepted between now and September 26, 2005. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories (6-11, 12-15, and 16-18) for both the poster and poetry categories.
Students are encouraged to use their imaginations and creativity to produce posters or write poetry that expresses their hopes for peace and non violence in their communities and the world. The submissions will then be reviewed by a panel of community leaders, coordinated through the Mesa/Surprise Rotary.
Recognition will be provided to all the participants with prizes awarded on October 8, 2005 during the closing celebration of the Week of Non-Violence which will be held at St. Mathews Episcopal Church in Mesa.
At the United Nations 53rd session - there was a unanimous vote declaring 2001-2010 as the decade for a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence for the Children of the World." shared Dr. Ruth Tan Lim., one of he events organizers. Campaign/Champions Advocating Nonviolence or ‘C.A.N.® . was formed after that to promote a culture of nonviolence through awareness, education, participation and involvement. Especially with our young people, we can make nonviolence a way of life."
OCTOBER 2 - 9, 2005 has been designated as The WEEK WITHOUT VIOLENCE in Arizona and is being recognized and supported by a wide range of community, educational, civic, and business organizations. The weeks events include:
- October 2nd Sunday – 8:45 AM Peace Pole dedication - St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2540 West Baseline, Mesa (between Dobson and Price Road)*
- October 3rd Monday – 6 PM Dobson Pediatrics – McGruff & COOL HANDS #
- October 8, Saturday – 1:30PM – 4PM at St. Matthew United Methodist Church*. Recognition of the Champions of Champions Peace Poster, and Poetry winners awards. Performances by COOL HANDS and other youth groups; Speakers, Free Display Tables..
- October 9 Sunday – Farm Workers Appreciation Day Queen Creek *TBA
- October 12 Tuesday – Family Peace Walk – Town of Guadalupe + TBA
For more information please call for events marked with:
# CBF Inc. Dr. Ruth Lim 480-897-8879 or Fax 480-491-2439
+ Centro de Amistad Incorporado Guadalupe-Socorro Bernasconi 480-345-3386
- Queen Creek USD- Maria Silva 480-987-5988; Fax 480-987-5919
About the Childrens Benefit Foundation:
We are a grass roots community organization dedicated to MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR CHILDREN and OUR FUTURE.
Mission: To enhance every childs journey through life; to champion wellness and preventative care for all children
Vision: To enable and encourage families to raise healthy and secure generations of children
501© (3) Organization - Tax ID 86-0694314
For More information, Contact
Dr. Ruth Tan Lim
Mesa Pediatrics
2058 S. Dobson
Suite #6
Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone: 480-820-4507
FAX: 480-491-2439
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